Mint-Chocolate Leprechaun Shots

Cinco de Mayo - Drinks

A chocolaty-minty drink to celebrate St. Patrick's Day - make it non-alcoholic like the two glasses in front of my image. Mix chocolate milk with 1/4 teaspoon mint extract and top with green whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Total: 10 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 shots

Mint-Chocolate Leprechaun Shots

Ingredients

½ cup ice cubes

4 ½ ounces chocolate liqueur (such as Godiva®)

1 ¼ fluid ounces peppermint schnapps

½ cup heavy whipping cream

¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar

3 drops green food coloring

or as desired

½ (1.5 ounce) bar Chocolate shavings

Presidente Margarita

Drinks

Directions

Step 1

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes. Add chocolate liqueur and peppermint schnapps. Shake vigorously for 2 to 3 minutes. Pour into glasses.

Step 2

Beat heavy cream and vanilla extract in a chilled glass or metal bowl using an electric mixer until frothy. Add confectioners' sugar gradually continuing to beat until soft peaks form. Beat in enough food coloring to reach desired shade of green.

Step 3

Place a dollop of green whipped cream on top of each shot and garnish with shaved chocolate.

Nutritional Information

Mint-Chocolate Leprechaun Shots

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 284.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 0.9g 2%

Carbohydrates: 24.3g 8%

Dietary Fiber: 0.1g

Sugars: 21.6g

Fat: 12.8g 20%

Saturated Fat: 7.9g 39%

Cholesterol: 42mg 14%

Vitamin A Iu: 437.3IU 9%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.2mg 1%

Vitamin C: 0.2mg

Folate: 1.2mcg

Calcium: 27.1mg 3%

Magnesium: 2.3mg 1%

Potassium: 24.2mg 1%

Sodium: 17.2mg 1%

Calories From Fat: 115.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.